Partners Healthcare System Newton , MA 02458
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Summary:
Supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medications in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. Uses Pyxis automated dispensing system, Meditech computer software, and prepares IV admixtures including Chemotherapy.
Essential Functions:
Inventories and restocks supplies on shelves in immediate fill area daily
Prepares extemporaneous dosage forms not available from commercial sources
Assists IV Pharmacist in sterile compounding.
Assembles and prepares ingredients to manufacture IV Admixtures, small and large volume parenterals, irrigation solutions, skin tests, and other sterile dosage forms
Assembles and prepares ingredients to manufacture Total Parenteral Nutrition, including the aseptic transfer of amino acids to dextrose and the aseptic addition of electrolytes, trace elements, vitamins, and medications
Assembles and prepares chemotherapeutic agents including the aseptic transfer of chemotherapy agents to large volume parenterals using aseptic technique to assure sterility and negative pressure technique to assure no drug contact
Fills and delivers medications requested by nursing units and, as needed, for Pyxis automated dispensing machine after complete check by a registered pharmacist
Performs good customer service skills via telephone or in person at Pharmacy window and while rounding on patient care areas
Performs monthly stock checks for expired medications
Performs and records daily temperature checks of nursing unit refrigerators
Assembles and prepares medications for unit dose prepackaging
Performs monthly nursing unit inspections
Uses Meditech information system to charge/credit/view sensitive patient data
Adheres to HIPPA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy
Qualifications:
High School diploma required
Training as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician strongly preferred
Familiarity with medical/drug terminology and abbreviations.
Demonstrated ability to walk and stand 70% of the time and to lift up to 35 pounds
Must be exCPT or PTCB certified, or a registered pharmacy intern with the state of Massachusetts
Must be Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Intern
Excellent communication and computer skills
Physical Environment:
Satisfactory physical environment.
Physical Standards of Job Description:
Basic activity being performed
C
F
O
R
N/A
Comments
Walking
X
Standing
X
60% filling med orders
Sitting
with back support
X
Computer work
without back support
X
Reaching
Overhead
X
Filling, etc.
Forward
X
Lateral
X
Low
X
Stooping
X
Filling, etc.
Bending at waist
X
Crouching
X
Filling, etc.
Bending at knees
X
Kneeling
X
Climbing
X
Crawling
X
Twisting
X
Balance
X
Other:
Other:
Pushing Tasks by weight
5 lbs
Rounding bucket
IV stock
IV exchange cart
Pyxis Machine
5-15 lbs
X
15-40 lbs
X
40-75 lbs
X
75-100 lbs
X
Pulling Tasks by weight
5 lbs
IV exchange cart
Pyxis machine
5-15 lbs
15-40 lbs
40-75 lbs
X
75-100 lbs
X
Lifting Tasks by weight
5 lbs
X
Rounding Bucket/Putting away order, etc.
5-15 lbs
X
15-40 lbs
X
40-75 lbs
X
75-100 lbs
X
Sensory Requirements
Yes
No
Comments
Visual Activity
Close paper work
X
CRT used
X
Color vision required
X
Visual monotony
X
Hearing Activity
Conversation
X
Monitoring Equipment
X
Telephone
X
Transcription
X
Background Noise
X
Sensory Discrimination
Hot/Cold
X
Sharp/Dull
X
Qualifications:
High School diploma required
Training as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician strongly preferred
Familiarity with medical/drug terminology and abbreviations.
Demonstrated ability to walk and stand 70% of the time and to lift up to 35 pounds
Must be exCPT or PTCB certified, or a registered pharmacy intern with the state of Massachusetts
Must be Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Intern
Excellent communication and computer skills
Partners Healthcare System